Is William & Mary worth it?
William & Mary is a public, four-year institution in Williamsburg, Virginia (small suburb). It awarded 2,774 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, biology sciences and law.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$49,873
Median earnings 4 years after
$80,445
Median earnings 10 years after
$73,490
Average net price
$19,096
Completion rate
89%
Completions (2024)
2,774
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,055
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $98,269 | $125,353 | 369 |
| Law | First professional | $77,921 | $115,663 | 301 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $41,317 | $72,173 | 113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $75,038 | $111,366 | 110 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $38,590 | $70,523 | 106 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $55,775 | $58,100 | 83 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,851 | $49,644 | 67 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,818 | $59,226 | 67 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $65,603 | $105,467 | 65 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | $85,770 | $133,994 | 61 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $27,114 | $68,992 | 57 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $84,956 | $127,851 | 51 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $47,270 | $91,065 | 48 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $40,697 | $57,616 | 47 |
| History | Bachelor's | $31,595 | $63,632 | 45 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 301 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 193 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 171 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 171 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 138 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 137 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 127 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 115 |
| Management Science | Master's | 104 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 101 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 35% | 9,248 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 4,604 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 7% | 1,971 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 1,913 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 1,357 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 1,033 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4% | 1,008 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 982 |
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Sources: federal figures for William & Mary. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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